Description: In Dear Friend, cofounder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, Michelle Maros, leads you on a 365-day journey toward connection, contemplation, and inner peace. Start each day with a dose of gentle inspiration to go after your dreams, embrace imperfection, and set boundaries where you need them, as you learn to trust the ebbs and flows of life.
Brief description:
Michelle Maros embodies a profound passion for guiding individuals toward happiness, fulfillment, and inner peace. As the founder of the nonprofit organization Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life(TM) and the creator of the popular podcast Barb Knows Best, Michelle leads a mission to improve mental health and wellness through transformative workshops, impactful courses, and a nurturing online community.
Under her guidance, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life has become a leader in the mental health and mindfulness space, reaching over 60 million people with inspirational content and practical tools that empower individuals to prioritize self-care and embrace mindfulness in their daily lives.
Together with her mother, Barb, she co-hosts the podcast Barb Knows Best(TM), where they explore mental health and wellness in a family-friendly atmosphere. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own personal growth while discussing how to manage stress, build resilience, foster healthier relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
A sought-after keynote speaker, armed with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle is not just a voice of encouragement but also a registered yoga teacher and an advocate for mindfulness, holding multiple certifications in meditation and personal empowerment. She leads workshops at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Florida Atlantic University and founded The Barb Schmidt Fellowship for Cultivating Community Involvement, where she inspires others to embrace the life-changing benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
With every action, Michelle reminds us that the journey to inner peace and empowerment is not just a destination--it's a powerful collective movement toward a brighter, more compassionate world.
Review Quotes: 'Michelle hasn't just given us a book-she's given us a daily lifeline. 'Dear Friend' isn't filled with empty affirmations or feel-good phrases that she throws against a wall just to see if they'll stick. It's clear these words come straight from her heart, and you can feel that in every line. It's evident as you turn each page that Michelle Maros has been through some things, and that lived experience brings a depth and intimacy to each day shared with her that sets this book apart. What makes 'Dear Friend' so special is how personal it feels. It's not your typical daily journal; Michelle's voice is warm and honest, it feels like a trusted friend kicking it with you on a long drive. Yes, it's meant to be read one day at a time-but good luck stopping yourself from devouring it cover to cover. I couldn't help myself. This book isn't just for people who already love daily affirmations. It's for anyone searching for meaning, comfort, or simply a moment of stillness. Michelle has created something truly rare: a companion for the days when you need grounding, encouragement, or just to know that you are not alone. 'Dear Friend' is exactly what my heart didn't know it was missing-and I have a feeling it'll be that for many others, too.'--Tyler Merritt is an actor, comedian, viral sensation, activist, founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of the memoir, I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America